In today's job market, it's important to be career resilient.  Dr. Maureen White, President-Elect of the California Career Development Association and Jeff Dunn, Corporate Recruiter, join host Dr. Brian Moffitt on Sunday's edition of Good Work NOW!, May 3, 7:30 - 8:00 PM on Channel 17 (Comcast, Surewest, AT&T or live stream at www.AccessSacramento.org, encore streaming Monday, May 4, 11:30 - 12:00 Noon).  The show features a discussion of many of Dr. White's tips for achieving career resilience, including:

1) Diversify Your Economic Base - Take a good look at your skills and see which ones are transferable to other jobs or careers.

2) Share Virtual Space - Consider sharing a website (or office space) with other professionals to reduce costs and facilitate networking.

3) Make the Most of Change - There is often a silver lining during change, where new relationships, ideas, and opportunities emerge - you need to keep you eyes open.

4) Be Proversity - Proactively seek out new and different relationships and activities to enhance your overall skill and talent repertoire.

5) Give Back - Sometimes giving back to the community as a volunteer or mentor will give you a sense of accomplishment while continuing your job search; this may also lead to posted and unposted job leads.

6) Get a Theme Song - Play your favorite song in your car or at home.  Put together your own song list to keep you inspired and moving in a positive direction.

7) Be a Boundary Spanner - Participate in new networking or professional activities that you haven't pursued in the past; lean into discomfort to stretch yourself personally and professionally.

8) Get Moving - Get off the couch and out of the house.  Make a job out of finding a job.  Structure your days with productive activities, such as visiting Sacramento Works, having coffee with a colleague, or conducting an informational interview with someone in a job or career you are pursuing.  

9) Clear the Clutter - Clean out the closet or garage - organize your space so you are job ready when the time comes.  Clearing clutter can also clear your mind, keeping you focused and less distracted.

10) Job Clubs - Research and participate in job clubs to stay connected with other professionals and job seekers.
 

To learn more, watch "Good Work NOW!:", the only show for finding and creating good work.  You can also view archived segments from past shows or read Dr. White's complete article:   "Making Ends Meet and Making The Job Journey Meaningful - 2009 Reflections and Tips on Getting Work and Managing a Career" by visiting the "Tools and Tips" section at www.goodworknow.com.